Culinary Arts Program at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)

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Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Prince George’s Community College prepares students for a career as an executive chef, restaurateur, food and beverage manager, food writer, research chef, or a culinary educator. The program focuses on cooking related services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Program courses include: recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, managing food supplies and kitchen resources, food presentation, and a variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer culinary arts program.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Prince George’s Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

Less Than Two-Year Award

Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2013)

Graduates

Less Than Two-Year Award

16

Associate's Degree

8

Students by Gender (2013)

Graduates

Male

8

Female

16

Students by Race (2013)

Graduates

Black

20

Hispanic

1

White

1

Unknown

1

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Culinary Arts program at Prince George’s Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Career Outlook & Projects ()

According to the BLS, chefs and head cooks employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.8% from 2010 to 2020

Salary & Wages

Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division

Total Employment: 360

Average Hourly Rate: $26.75

Average Annual Salary: $55,640

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division

Total Employment: 2,820

Average Hourly Rate: $27.44

Average Annual Salary: $57,080

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Cooks, Restaurant

Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Career Outlook & Projects ()

According to the BLS, cooks, restaurant employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.9% from 2010 to 2020

Salary & Wages

Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division

Total Employment: 3,260

Average Hourly Rate: $11.25

Average Annual Salary: $23,390

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division

Total Employment: 18,650

Average Hourly Rate: $12.80

Average Annual Salary: $26,620

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Other schools offering Culinary Arts Programs in Maryland

Culinary Arts programs are available at the colleges and universities listed below.